I feel that the only people who are even watching these shows are magicians. In any case, I suspect the ratings are so low, that I'm guessing that no more than 1 out of a 1,000 people have actually seen one of these shows, and of those, only a fraction even remember what they say. I wouldn't worry t...

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Originally posted by Natanel: I just auditioned today at the New York casting call. It was quite an experience, but there were only two other magicians there! I had expected a long line. I'm assuming more established magicians had set up personal auditions through agents. I am still hopeful about m...

I can't speak for Mr. Chelman, but it seems pretty clear that he's not trying to restrict the use of the "Bill Tube" (or any other methodology or principle used in any of his routines), but rather the presentations themselves. And he has graciously allowed amateur performers rights to perf...

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I have been given the wonderful opportunity to preview six of the effects that will be forthcoming in Steve Dusheck's upcoming book on "Business Card Magic." These effects ALONE are worth the price of the book... so it is safe to assume that ALL the effects that will be contained within wi...

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I will always treasure the day we spent with Gene in his dusty apartment in L.A. We kept him up far past his bedtime, but he didn't seem to mind, as he entertained us for hours regaling us with stories from his past. I take comfort in the fact that he will be with us always; in our thoughts and our ...